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Differences between Ultrasonic and Tumescent Liposuction

Posted Date: 
Fri, 10/28/2011

Tumescent liposuction is a technique that uses anesthetic fluid to remove fat deposits in your body. Tumescent liposuction has become the standard liposuction procedure because using the fluid results in less post-operative pain, bruising and swelling, as well as a faster recovery time.

Advantages of Tumescent Liposuction

Posted Date: 
Fri, 10/28/2011

Tumescent liposuction is considered the standard liposuction technique, and it has a lengthy safety record. Plastic surgeons have been using the tumescent technique since the 1980s, and as such, the benefits of the technique are well known.

Tumescent liposuction has several advantages, including:

Choosing a Breast Implant Type

Posted Date: 
Thu, 09/29/2011

Choosing the right type of breast implant for you will involve the expertise of your plastic surgeon as well as consideration of your desired outcome. The outer shell of breast implants are made of silicone and the implant can be filled with either silicone gel or a saltwater solution called “saline.”

In preparation for your breast augmentation, consider both types of implants. Silicone-filled implants:

Questions to Ask your Breast Surgeon

Posted Date: 
Thu, 09/29/2011

Before breast surgery, you should prepare questions for your surgeon to answer during your initial consultation. If you are interested in breast augmentation, be sure to ask questions about what to expect on surgery day and what the long-term results will be like.

Preparing for Liposuction

Posted Date: 
Thu, 09/22/2011

Once you have scheduled your liposuction procedure, your surgeon will meet with you in a pre-op appointment and provide you with instructions for the weeks and days leading up to the surgery.

Common Liposuction Questions

Posted Date: 
Thu, 09/22/2011

Liposuction is an effective way to remove fat, resulting in defined body contours. During a consultation, an experienced plastic surgeon can answer all of your liposuction questions, including:

Am I a candidate for liposuction?

Choosing the Size of your Breast Implant

Posted Date: 
Fri, 09/16/2011

Before your breast augmentation surgery, you will choose your breast implant size. During a consultation with your plastic surgeon, you will be presented with the best options for your body and your desired outcome.

Your breast surgeon will consider the unique aspects of your body, including:

Preparing for Breast Augmentation Surgery

Posted Date: 
Thu, 09/08/2011

Once you have scheduled your breast augmentation surgery, you will be provided with instructions regarding the weeks and days leading up to the procedure. You will schedule a pre-op appointment, in which you and your surgeon will finalize the type of breast implant to be used, as well as breast enhancement placement options.

Having Trouble Loosing Localized Pockets of Fat? Liposuction May be Right for You

Posted Date: 
Sun, 04/03/2011

Liposuction is a wonderful  body contouring procedure used to remove troublesome pockets of fat from various parts of the body. Liposuction is not a form of weight loss but rather a procedure best suited for those that have met their weight loss goals but struggle to lose fat in localized parts of the body.

Charlotte Blepharoplasty

Posted Date: 
Sun, 04/03/2011

The skin around the eyes is one of the first areas to show signs of aging which can cause them to look older and more tired than they are. Other common issues include dark, puffy under-eye circles, sagging skin, drooping lids, wrinkles and fine lines, all of which can be improved with Charlotte Blepharoplasty.

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